Top entities: Apollo Global Management, Emerald Holding, Questex, Mark Miller (businessman), Shahid Bosan.

What category does this event fall under?

Business — classified as acquisition.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 15 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

Is this event still developing?

This is an active story, last updated Jul 15, 2026. Coverage continues to evolve.

Business acquisition

Apollo completes Emerald and Questex acquisitions

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jul 14, 2026; last updated Jul 15, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The acquisition creates a scaled B2B events platform, potentially increasing Apollo's exposure to the events industry.

Q: What were the key actions taken?

Apollo Global Management completed acquisitions · Emerald Holding ceased trading New York Stock Exchange · Apollo Global Management paid cash Emerald Holding

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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General

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Market Impact

The acquisition creates a scaled B2B events platform, potentially increasing Apollo's exposure to the events industry. The delisting of Emerald's stock removes a publicly traded entity, but the cash payout provides immediate value to shareholders.

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Event Summary

Apollo-managed funds completed the acquisitions of Emerald Holding and Questex, combining them into a leading B2B experiential events and media platform. Emerald stockholders received $5.03 per share in cash, and Emerald's common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Paul Miller was appointed CEO of the combined company, with Hervé Sedky transitioning to senior advisor. A full executive leadership team was named, including Vince DiMaggio as CFO, Issa Jouaneh as COO, Kate Spellman as CCO, Kurt Nelson as CTO, and Sara Altschul as CLO. The two companies will be fully integrated over the coming months. Apollo's Managing Director Shahid Bosan expressed support for the leadership team. Financial advisors included Goldman Sachs, Royal Bank of Canada — RBC Capital Markets, RAN Advisory, and PJT Partners, with legal counsel from Fried Frank, Gibson Dunn, and Akin Gump.

Key Actions

100 Apollo Global Management completed acquisitions

90 Emerald Holding ceased trading New York Stock Exchange

80 Apollo Global Management paid cash Emerald Holding

70 Apollo Global Management appointed CEO Mark Miller (businessman)

40 Hervé Sedky transitioned to advisor

30 Apollo Global Management appointed CFO Vince DiMaggio

30 Apollo Global Management appointed COO Issa Jouaneh

30 Apollo Global Management appointed CCO Kate Spellman

20 Apollo Global Management appointed CTO Kurt Nelson

20 Apollo Global Management appointed CLO Sara Altschul

20 Goldman Sachs acted as advisor Emerald Holding

10 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson acted as counsel Emerald Holding

10 Gibson Dunn acted as counsel Questex

10 Royal Bank of Canada — RBC Capital Markets acted as advisor Apollo Global Management

10 RAN Advisory acted as advisor Apollo Global Management

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Entities Involved

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Apollo Global Management

Apollo completed the acquisitions, combining Emerald and Questex into a new platform. The deal expands Apollo's portfolio in the B2B events and media sector.

Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0

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Emerald Holding

Emerald was acquired and delisted; stockholders received $5.03 per share. The company will be integrated into the new combined platform.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment 10.0

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Questex

Questex was acquired and will be combined with Emerald to form a larger B2B events and media platform.

Importance 80.0 Sentiment 15.0

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Mark Miller (businessman)

Paul Miller was appointed CEO of the combined company, leading the integration and future strategy.